Well after 15 good years I've finally decided to call it quits, made it official last week. I wouldnt say I'm disgruntled with the Army. I've got my gripes but I've had a very good run of it and the army has been good to me over the years. Had great experiences, brilliant jobs and met more amazing people than I can remember (and just as many *****). I could hang around for a bit longer and very likely I'd pick up Staffy off the next board. However, I'm just not interested in the potential future job roles. I've potentially got another 9 years left to push and no intention of completing that time. I never intended to complete the full term. My intention from that start was to keep going till I felt it was the right time. To be fair I've probably kicked that can down the road for a few more years than I should have but I've very much enjoyed the current job role and kept extending. Time has come though. Just a year to push now and I intend to make the most of this year. I'm going to rinse the system for all its worth whilst still putting my 100% in to the current role.
Looking forward to the next chapter, already got the feelers out with a few potential leads.
Well done. Best descion I made, as terrifying as it was. I also left at 15 years and don't regret leaving my pension early (couldn't have hung on for another 5) fortunately my now pension will outweigh those benefits. What trade are you? What did you work on?
Plenty of jobs out there.
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